Introducing TES, an energy storage technology inspired by nature
Stones that store heat, heat that generates steam, steam that expands in a machine that, in turn, generates electricity: this is an energy storage system that’s so simple it’s revolutionary – because instead of using “rare earth” minerals or raw materials that are only present in certain areas of the planet: it simply uses ordinary stones. It’s cal...
Anthony Rodia: The Road Rage Tour Coming to the bergenPAC
A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, NY, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. With over 900,000 social media followers and over 22 million YouTube views, audiences love Rodia’s candidness about his personal life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else wor...
Italian wine scores in the “name game”
Naming wine isn’t exactly rocket science. Italian, French and other players in the name game usually conform to standards by listing brand, origin, type, producer, alcohol content, vintage, vineyards, destination, estate, etc. on the labels. Some get lengthy like, for example, Giacomo Bologna Barbera D’Asti, Brico Dell’ Uccellone 2003. Others try t...
Toby’s Little Italy turns 50, and celebrates with $.50 slices
Toby’s Little Italy is one of the top pizza spots in the entire Sunshine City. They’re slinging top notch chicken parm. sandwiches, and saucy slices from a quaint space at 3523 49th Street North. This year is the 50th year anniversary for Toby’s Little italy Pizza. This restaurant isn’t content to simply commemorate the occasion with cake and candl...
Venice stalls plan for visitor entry fee again
Venice has once again postponed its contentious plan to introduce a visitor entry fee which had been due to come into effect on 16 January 2023. The booking system, which will involve an entry fee for day-tripper tourists arriving in the lagoon city, has now been pushed forward at least six months, reports state broadcaster RAI. The reservation sys...
At Cousins Reunion, Family Rediscovers Its Italian Roots
Piero (Peter) Riva of Glen Cove, New York, now in his 70’s, recently reconnected with some 40 cousins in his hometown of Imperia, on Italy’s Ligurian coast. Independent family reunions and guided heritage trips are a growing sector of the travel industry, says Rachel Cooke of Kensington Tours, a bespoke travel company. “Home never leaves you; your...
Terreno restaurant in downtown Hartford reopens for first time since March 2020
Terreno, the restaurant inside the Goodwin Hotel in downtown Hartford, reopened to the public on Nov. 2 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed restaurants statewide on March 16, 2020. That closure occurred just one month after Terreno opened as an Italian eatery. Before that, it was called Porrón and served Spanish food. The bar adjo...
Emilia Romagna: The Italian Region Food Lovers Should Visit
Italy is known for its rich history and cultural contributions to the world in terms of architecture and landscape: the Vatican, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Cinque Terre, the Colosseum in Rome, and the leaning tower of Pisa, to name just a few. Then, of course, there are the Italian culinary inventions: breadsticks, pretzels (made by an Italia...
Manzoni Today: Why Not?
When: Tue, 11/22/2022 at 6:30pm - Where: Casa Italiana Zerilli - Marimò. The event will also be broadcast live on our YouTube, Facebook, and website Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873) is the author of the first and, perhaps, still most important modern Italian novel. I promessi sposi (The Betrothed, 1827 and then, amply revised, in the 1840 definitive...
Italy's Greatest Food Debates
There are a lot of things Italians love to debate about. Soccer, of course. Politics (quite the touchy subject, especially these days). Where to find the best deals for anything from groceries to light bulbs. The greatest debate of all, though, is undoubtedly about food. Sit at any lunch or dinner table across the Bel Paese with more than two peop...
Thanksgiving Italian-style: Celebrating Turkey Day in Italy presents culinary challenges and opportunities
When cooking school founder Loretta Paganini’s three daughters grew up, married and started families, they negotiated holiday sharing. Thanksgiving would be with their husband’s families and Christmas with their parents. That left the uber-social chef and native Italian facing a lonely November holiday. So, she and her husband Emil took Thanksgivin...
26 Best Things To Do In Lake Como
Sail by beautiful mansions, stroll lakeside gardens, wander through historic towns, and paddleboard beneath mountains – these are just some of the best things to do in Lake Como. Lake Como is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy – and for good reason! It’s stunning, elegant, world renowned, and is just a quick day trip from Milan. Lake...